On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: What are the best market conditions for options trading Should we be strapping in for another 2021 meme stock run in 2024 Why does no one talk about bi-directional butterfly trades And much more
Jan 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 271
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: Big trades/trends that stood out in 2023 End of year options volume numbers from OCC Was 2023 the death of volatility VIX pick for 2024 How will 2024 election impact volatility Will 0dte trend continue in 2024 What will be the contagion fear of 2024 And much more
Jan 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 270
Join Mark as he takes a look back at your surprising poll results on the hottest issues facing the options market in 2023.
Jan 01, 2024•29 min
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson have the great covered call debate. Does it make sense to keep selling calls in this environment? Does this environment make the wheel strategy less attractive right now too?
Dec 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 268
On this episode, Mark, Dan and Matt Amberson discuss what is dispersion trading and the launch of the new DSPX Index from Cboe Global Markets. They also talk about the new 17th options exchange in the US - the Member's Exchange. And, they suggest how to approach earnings season when trading options.
Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 269
On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss having too many low risk/high reward trades and having too many low reward/high risk trades. They also discuss how to approach earnings season when trading options and much more.
Dec 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 267
On this episode, Mark and Dan's share an alternative to selling option premium - buying verticals. They also discuss where VIX will close at the end of the year, and much more.
Dec 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 266
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Katie McGarrigle, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Katie discuss: Should you trade futures options or equity options, Some basic differences between futures options and equity options, And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Nov 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 265
As Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US tomorrow, Mark and Dan discuss the options strategies that they are most thankful for on this episode and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 264
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Liz Dierking, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Liz discuss: What is a jade lizard trade, What trading strategy you would recommend for new options traders, Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options or just stocks, Are put spreads in SPY really useless as a hedge, And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade ....
Nov 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 263
Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring tastytrade Hot Seat: Jermal Chandler, tastylive On this episode, Mark, Dan and Jermal discuss: How are people using 0dte options in their trading? When is the right time frame to buy an option in META or AAPL? How to decide whether to wheel out or just keep the stock? And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade ....
Nov 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 262
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss: The top 5 most terrifying options trades of all time; The scariest "sounding" options strategy name of all time; Trading commodity options compared with stock options; Whether 0DTE options increase intra-day volatility; And much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Nov 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 261
On this episode, Mark and Dan's discuss cheap options. When is an option too cheap to bother trading the options, what are some things to consider when trading options on cheap stocks, and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Oct 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 260
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: The MarketTaker Mentoring Question of the Week Our listeners preferred volatility ETP The Wheel Strategy Buying back ITM options before expiration How cash-settled options work Using adjusted butterflies And much more... This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Oct 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 259
On this episode Mark gets Dan's thoughts on the wheel trading strategy: when he uses it, how he sets it up and when not to use it. They also discuss ETPs, OTLY and much more. This episode of Options Boot Camp is brought to you by tastytrade .
Oct 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 258
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: DAN'S VISIT WITH A LISTENER AT OKTOBERFEST IN GERMANY WHICH UPCOMING IPO ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT EXPLAINING THE RELATIONSHIP BTWN A SPREAD AND SAYING WHICH STRIKE LEG PREMIUM IS OVER THOUGHTS ON THE PPUT INDEX DIFFERENCE BTWN 0DTE AND PREVIOUS EXPIRATION DAY TRADING A LITTLE LISTENER LOVE FROM MACCHIAVELLI AND MUCH MORE
Oct 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 257
On this episode, Mark and guest host Matt Amberson, from Option Research & Technology Services, take a deep dive into the wheel strategy. What is the wheel of death? What makes it so attractive? Why do people use it? Examples of this strategy. And much more...
Sep 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 256
On this episode, Mark and Dan create the world's first (and probably only) options game show - Exercise or Die! Will Dan learn how to exercise his options correctly or die trying? You'll have to tune in to find out...
Sep 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 255
On this episode, Mark and Dan hold court on: The behind-the-scenes plumbing of the options market. They also tackle an intriguing approach to fading volatility using put calendar spreads. and more...
Sep 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 254
Mark and Dan answer your options questions live from the Mastermind Conference by Market Taker Mentoring at Cboe Global Markets.
Sep 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 253
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Which product has had the largest overall impact on the options market - VIX, 0DTE, Weeklys? Where are you allocating the majority of their portfolio? Does the pattern day trading rule apply to options as well or just stocks? Cash secured put trades What's an investor to do with account balances greater than 500k? Is one bank more secure than another? Divide up the account into multiple brokers/banks? And much more......
Aug 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 252
On this episode Mark and Dan revisit risk reversals and much more.
Aug 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 251
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss: Call Ladders - what are they and when should you use them? Can you get options certificates the way you used to get stock certificates? Forgotten options strategies that you should know about What happens when you issue contra-exercise orders on your options? and much more...
Aug 16, 2023•41 min
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: JULY PRO MEMBER CRATE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IS THE MEME STOCK FRENZY BACK WOULD YOU RATHER BUY RIVN, NKLA, OR KDP YOUR WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR CRYPTO OPTIONS EXPOSURE IS IT WORTH IT TO TRY TO CAPTURE THE BITO DIVIDEND HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SELL A PUT VS BUY A RATIO PUT SPREAD AND MUCH MORE
Aug 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 249
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss strike selection for spreads and much more.
Jul 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 248
On this episode Mark and Dan discuss outright strike selection. How do you choose your strike? Does your approach change if long vs. short premium? And much more...
Jul 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 247
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: ARE THERE ANY DRAW BACKS TO CASH-SECURED PUTS USING STOCK SUBSTITUTION OVER THE LONG TERM TYPICAL USE CASE FOR KNOCKOUT COLLARS ANY TIME YOU WANT TO TRADE A CALENDAR SPREAD WHEN YOU DON'T THINK THE UNDERLYING IS GOING TO SIT STILL WHETHER VOLATILITY DOWN ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES AND MUCH MORE
Jul 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 246
On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss good options strategies for busy traders who can't be at their screens all day (aka set-it-and-forget-it options trades). time frame particular products to use or avoid and much more...
Jul 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 245
ON THIS EPISODE, MARK AND DAN DISCUSS: FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT ON FOURTH OF JULY DO YOU PUT KETCHUP ON YOUR HOT DOG ANOTHER CRAZY OPTIONS VOLUME MONTH FOR JUNE HOW THE HOLIDAY WEEK IMPACTED TRADING ESPECIALLY NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE TRADING 0 DTE USING A STOCK'S MOMENTUM TO LEG INTO IRON CONDORS WHEN BUYING ATM STRADDLES IS IT WORTH SELLING PUTS RIGHT NOW WITH VIX SO LOW AND MUCH MORE
Jul 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 244
On this episode - Mark and Dan answer the questions: Have they ever made a stupid options trade that ended up working out? Are they "front mothers" in their options trading? What would it take to lure them to the dark side of 0 DTE trading? and much more...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 243